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… Sitting upright helps children feel more secure and in control. Ask the health care provider for examples of … that this is safe and will not cause the baby to associate breastfeeding with pain Why? Breastfeeding comforts your baby. Sucking and the sweet …
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… with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding is not recommended for mothers living with …
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… numbers of these bacteria are found in tissues involved in birth including the uterus, placenta and birth fluids. Q fever is very infectious and even a small … pasteurized milk and milk products Isolate imported animals Control infected animals Test animals routinely as infected …
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… that damages sperm and egg before they can meet. Like any birth control method, the IUD is not 100 percent effective. A … out less than 6 hours after intercourse You missed taking 1 birth control pill in the first week You missed taking your …
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… who become infected with the virus shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies … your child may not want to eat or drink. If you are breastfeeding or chestfeeding, continue to offer breast milk …
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… day depends on your age, sex, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and what food sources of iron you eat. What … Liver is high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects. **Pacific oysters from British Columbia tend …
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… what is about to happen and ask you for help if necessary Control the urge until they get seated on the potty Do not … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s Development From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92c Your Child’s …
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… be avoided. Babies who were born prematurely or with a low birthweight are at higher risk of death while bedsharing. … as this protects against SIDS and has many other benefits. Breastfeeding is easier when you share a room with your … you to be close to your baby. For more information about breastfeeding, see HealthLinkBC File #70 Breastfeeding or …
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… depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Recommended amount of iron per day: Age … 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg Breastfeeding 19 and over N/A 9 mg mg = milligrams *The …
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… your home How can I get rid of bed bugs? There are physical control and chemical options for treating bed bug infestations. Effective control requires a combination of both treatments. It’s … from a qualified pest management professional. Pest control companies often employ chemical insecticides or …
